Climate Change, corporate social responsibility

New Year’s Resolution: Help the Environment From the Office

January 6, 2020 | by Brooke Harmke

New Year’s: a holiday filled with glitter, countdowns, and a promise that you’ll make a resolution and stick to it. While the year 2020 is an exciting start to a new decade, it’s important that we reflect on the climate impact of the years that led up to it. Climate change is becoming more and more intense, which means the…

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Climate Change, sustainability

Sustainable Transportation to the Office

October 21, 2019 | by Visit.org

Everyone has to get to work in some way or another. Whether it be walking to a home-office down the hall or flying across the country for a conference, transportation is a necessary part of life. While almost all forms of transportation have some level of carbon output, it’s always possible to make a small difference in one’s routine to…

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Climate Change, corporate social responsibility

Can Meatless Monday Save the Environment?

September 12, 2019 | by Brooke Harmke

Walk instead of driving. Plant a tree. Don’t leave the water running when you brush your teeth. You’ve probably heard all of these, as they are some of the most well-known ways to help the planet, and maybe you even do these things in your own life. While all efforts to reduce your negative environmental impact are great, what if…

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Climate Change, sustainability

How to Shop for Work-Friendly Sustainable Fashion

August 3, 2019 | by Visit.org

While not many of us may consider climate change while shopping for clothes, it is a grim reality that the fashion industry contributes to 8% of the total carbon output – more than all international airline flights and maritime shipping trips combined! That’s a lot, and consumer culture is the fuel. Though there is a growing sustainable fashion movement, eco-friendly…

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Climate Change, team building activities, Volunteer Experience

Out-of-Office & Eco-Friendly Volunteering in NYC

July 7, 2019 | by Brooke Harmke

While New York City is known for being a concrete jungle, the hot summer days are the perfect time to experience its hidden and refreshing greenery. From gardening and cleaning up parks to beautifying overlooked areas, there are so many opportunities for your corporate team to spend time in nature and away from the office this summer – all while…

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Climate Change, employee-driven engagement

5 Tips to Save the Environment at Work

June 6, 2019 | by Visit.org

The threat of global warming is rising each day. Though the current state of the environment may be disheartening, the fortunate truth is that individuals can reverse the effects of climate change through small changes. Workers concerned about climate change who want to be able to save the environment from within the office now have options to do so beyond…

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Climate Change

Green Initiatives: Ways to Reduce Waste at Work

January 22, 2019 | by Visit.org

Do you encounter challenges in trying to keep your workplace waste-free, especially those high profile environments like the office? Well, with the rising risks of global warming, it is necessary to keep our environment tidy all the time. Reducing waste in a workplace can be tough, but with a little adjustment to your daily routine, you can find easy ways…

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